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Moving Education In2 The Future: Creating The Next Generation Of Innovators, Lawrence Bergie, Britta Mckenna

Lawrence Bergie

What started as planning for the next generation of inquiry-based learning led to an entirely new center for innovation and entrepreneurship! Hear how this innovative idea moved to the design of a physical innovation hub and see how IMSA has transformed a former computer lab IN2 a working prototype of their future space. Dive into the many aspects of creating innovation spaces: design process, STEM foundation and entrepreneurship cornerstone, Makerspace development through a student leadership and service initiative, collaboration potential with community partners and local/regional business entities, student inquiry and research potential and the ability to showcase area emerging technology …

Reconfigured [Blog Post], Russell Willerton

Russell Willerton

The Role Of Family Member Support In Entrepreneurial Entry, Continuance, And Exit: An Autoethnography, William Meek

William R. Meek

No abstract provided.

Creativity And Entrepreneurial Performance: A General Scientific Theory, Edward Mcmullan, Thomas Kenworthy

Thomas Kenworthy

No abstract provided.

Strategies And Sanctions: World Oil Market Projections, Anthony Reinsch, Jennifer Considine, Thomas Kenworthy

Thomas Kenworthy

No abstract provided.

Social Entrepreneurship And Social Work: The Need For A Transdisciplinary Educational Model, Monica Nandan, Patricia Scott

Monica Nandan

Increasingly, human service agencies are facing revenue shortfalls, which are endangering important social programs. Unless human service leaders find sustainable revenue sources to support programmatic efforts, their programs will remain financially unstable. Social entrepreneurship (SE), which balances organizational economic and social goals, offers one possible solution. Unfortunately, very few human service administration programs offer SE training, and those that do utilize a mono-disciplinary education model. In truth, effective SE requires skills/knowledge that traverse various academic disciplines and community groups. The authors recommend that human service administration programs collaborate and offer transdisciplinary, problem-based SE programs to prepare human service administrators.

The Author Affiliate Index And Applying It To Entrepreneurship Journals, Jay Janney, Steve Gove, Brett Matherne

Jay J Janney

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The New Conduct Of Business: How Lmx Can Help Capitalize On Diversity, Diane Sullivan

Diane M Sullivan

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Network Ties, Diane Sullivan

Diane M Sullivan

Examines the special set of skills, techniques, and temperament required to succeed in new venture management. These skills, along with the potential risks and rewards and environmental settings and characteristics, are explored.

A Multi-Level Process View Of New Venture Emergence, Cameron Ford, Diane Sullivan

Diane M Sullivan

"Multi-Level Issues in Creativity and Innovation" is Volume 7 of "Research in Multi-Level Issues", an annual series that provides an outlet for the discussion of multi-level problems and solutions across a variety of fields of study. Using a scientific debate format of a key scholarly essay followed by two commentaries and a rebuttal, we present, in this series, theoretical work, significant empirical studies, methodological developments, analytical techniques, and philosophical treatments to advance the field of multi-level studies, regardless of disciplinary perspective.Similar to Volumes 1 through 6 (Yammarino & Dansereau, 2002, 2004, 2006; Dansereau & Yammarino, 2003, 2005, 2007), this volume, …

Recursive Links Affecting The Dynamics Of New Venture Emergence, Cameron Ford, Diane Sullivan

Diane M Sullivan

"Multi-Level Issues in Creativity and Innovation" is Volume 7 of "Research in Multi-Level Issues", an annual series that provides an outlet for the discussion of multi-level problems and solutions across a variety of fields of study. Using a scientific debate format of a key scholarly essay followed by two commentaries and a rebuttal, we present, in this series, theoretical work, significant empirical studies, methodological developments, analytical techniques, and philosophical treatments to advance the field of multi-level studies, regardless of disciplinary perspective.Similar to Volumes 1 through 6 (Yammarino & Dansereau, 2002, 2004, 2006; Dansereau & Yammarino, 2003, 2005, 2007), this volume, …

Cross-Cultural Applications Of Organizational Justice, Dean Mcfarlin, Paul Sweeney

Paul B. Sweeney

No abstract provided.

International Organizational Behavior: Transcending Borders And Cultures, Dean Mcfarlin, Paul Sweeney

Paul B. Sweeney

No abstract provided.

Organizational Behavior: Solutions For Management, Paul Sweeney, Dean Mcfarlin

Paul B. Sweeney

Identifies 4 key management skills areas that act as building blocks for successful behavior in management. These skills are: self-insight/perceptual skills; ability to inspire/motivate/lead; ability to analyze situations; and personal flexibility/adaptability.

The Corporate Reflecting Pool: Antecedents And, Paul Sweeney, Dean Mcfarlin

Paul B. Sweeney

No abstract provided.

International Management: Trends, Challenges, & Opportunities, Dean Mcfarlin, Paul Sweeney

Paul B. Sweeney

This unique book offers students a comprehensive, applications-oriented review of the most recent trends and challenges in the field of international management. The authors demonstrate the importance of this evolving field using the most up-to-date research and examples, the presentation of international management challenges and solutions, and the discussion of real-word business situations.

Where Egos Dare: The Untold Truth About Narcissistic, Dean Mcfarlin, Paul Sweeney

Paul B. Sweeney

No abstract provided.

The Aggression Questionnaire (Short Forms Aq-12 And Aq-15), Christian Kiewitz, J Weaver

Christian Kiewitz

This book is the comprehensive reference source for innovative knowledge on electronic surveys. It provides complete coverage of the challenges associated with the use of the Internet to develop online surveys, administer Web-based instruments, and conduct computer-mediated assessments. This combination of how-to information about online research coupled with profiles of specific measures makes it an indispensable reference.

Aggression And Violence In The Workplace, Christian Kiewitz, Wayne Hochwarter

Christian Kiewitz

No abstract provided.

Epq-Sf: Eysenck Personality Questionnaire – Short Form, J Weaver, Christian Kiewitz

Christian Kiewitz

This book is the comprehensive reference source for innovative knowledge on electronic surveys. It provides complete coverage of the challenges associated with the use of the Internet to develop online surveys, administer Web-based instruments, and conduct computer-mediated assessments. This combination of how-to information about online research coupled with profiles of specific measures makes it an indispensable reference.

Law For Entrepreneurs And Small Business Owners Textbook, Robert Sprague

Robert Sprague

Textbook written primarily for those who are interested in someday starting their own business. It is based on the author’s own experiences as an entrepreneur, small business owner, attorney for small businesses, and instructor of an undergraduate ‘‘Business Law for Entrepreneurs’’ class. The book also includes advanced topics that can be used in an MBA or graduate entrepreneurship course.

Strategic Planning In Family Business: A Powerful Developmental Tool For The Next Generation, Pietro Mazzola, Gaia Marchisio, Joseph Astrachan

Gaia Marchisio

This article addresses the issue of training next-generation family members once they have joined the management team in their family firm. The qualitative analysis of strategic planning processes of 18 Italian family firms shows that involving next-generation family members in the planning process benefits their developmental process. The findings indicate that this involvement provides the next generation with crucial tacit business knowledge and skills, facilitating interpersonal work relationships between incumbents and next-generation leaders and building credibility and legitimacy for the next generation. The comparative analysis of the cases allowed us to identify the five variables that seem to combine in …

Corporate Venturing In Family Business: The Effects On The Family And Its Members, Gaia Marchisio, Pietro Mazzola, Salvatore Sciascia, M. Miles, Joseph Astrachan

Gaia Marchisio

Previous literature on corporate entrepreneurship (CE) in family business (FB) focusses on the determinants of CE and presents conflicting results on its effects on firm-level performance. We argue that previous studies have overlooked the idea of FBs being complex social systems comprising three components, controlling families, business entities and individual family members; and any business activity in a FB should also be studied with respect to its effects on the family and individual family members, which ultimately impacts the performance. Moreover, previous FB literature addresses CE as a monolithic concept and does not separate its two primary types: corporate venturing …

Entrepreneurial Burnout: Exploring Antecedents, Dimensions And Outcomes, C. David Shepherd, Gaia Marchisio, Sussie Morrish, Jonathan Deacon, Morgan Miles

Gaia Marchisio

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to conceptually and empirically explore the antecedents and consequences of entrepreneurial burnout – that is burnout related to the process of discovery or creation of attractive economic opportunities, the assessment of these opportunities, and the decision on the exploitation of opportunities. Design/methodology/approach – This study is a survey of entrepreneurs in New Zealand who were alumni of a university sponsored executive development course for owner-managers of small- and medium-sized enterprises. Findings – It is found that role stress is positively related to burnout and that burnout has a negative impact on organizational …

Family Business Wealth And Knowledge Transfer, Justin Craig, Keith Duncan, Frank Barbera, Manuel Eberhard, Marina Skinner

Justin B. Craig

“Knowledge transfer is the key to successful wealth transfer” After years of creating the building blocks to understand family businesses within the greater community, BDO has partnered with The Australian Centre for Family Business (ACFB) and Bond University to undertake an Australian-first report to understand the dynamics of wealth and knowledge transfer, and identify the key trends and issues that will enhance successful transitions within private businesses. This report examines the wealth and knowledge transfer intentions of 320 respondent businesses, the majority of which classified themselves as family businesses. This report will provide an insight into issues such as family-first …

Innova Technology (B): Growing The Business For Anti-Loss Devices, Desai Narasimhalu, Sarita Mathur

Arcot Desai NARASIMHALU

This case is the second part of a two-part series on Innova Technology, a technology start-up company based in Singapore. The two cases focus on: Case (A) – Developing, producing and marketing a product innovation Case (B) – Growth strategies and its related challenges for a young technology company The case is set in November 2012, two months after the launch of PROTAG, a new anti-loss device developed by Rick Tan and his partner, Jonathan Lim. Tan is the chief executive officer of Innova Technology Private Limited, the company that manufactures and sells PROTAG. After a highly successful product launch, …

Innova Technology (A): Seeking A Market For Anti-Loss Devices, Desai Narasimhalu, Sarita Mathur, Adina Wanjun Wong

Arcot Desai NARASIMHALU

This case is the first part of a two-part series on Innova Technology, a technology start-up company based in Singapore. The two cases focus on: Case (A) – Developing, producing and marketing a product innovation Case (B) – Growth strategies for a young technology company The case is set in May 2012, and begins with the protagonist, Rick Tan, chief executive officer of Innova Technology Private Limited, contemplating what his company’s go-to-market strategy should be. Tan and his business partner, Jonathan Lim, who is also the Chief Technology Officer for Innova Technology, developed PROTAG, a new anti-loss device, using Bluetooth …

Quantine: Virtualising The Interview Process, Arcot Desai Narasimhalu, Adina Wong

Arcot Desai NARASIMHALU

The case is set in January 2012, and begins with Kenneth Yap, the founder of Quantine Pte Ltd, strategising on an effective growth plan for his company. Quantine was a job candidate pre-screening service provider, which specialised in asynchronous video interviews. In the three years since its inception, market forces and internal factors had necessitated a change in its original corporate strategy. The business had started out in 2009, focusing on competency assessments for testing technical skills for the information technology industry. It also provided aptitude tests for companies to assess candidate qualities such as numerical skills and the ability …

The Role Of Organizational Learning Capabilities In Strategic Alliances, Wai Lau

Wai Kwan (Elaine) Lau

Recent studies on strategic alliance show great interest on how firms develop alliance capabilities to achieve alliance success. This study examines the relationship between organizational learning capabilities and alliance performance. The concept of organizational learning capabilities in this study is developed comprising training availability, technical expertise, and alliance experience. It proposes that a greater alliance learning capability is positively related to alliance goal achievement. The research further investigates how the inter- and intra-firm mechanism, the average level of technical expertise and alliance experience, and the gap of technical expertise and alliance experience between the partners impact alliance objectives.

Decision Making Regarding Employee Access To Training And Development In Medium-Sized Enterprises: A Proposed Study Employing The Critical Incident Technique, Alan Coetzer, Janice Redmond

Janice Redmond Dr

This paper outlines a proposed study employing the critical incident technique aimed at uncovering factors influencing owner-managers' decisions when employees in medium-sized enterprises request access to external training and development opportunities. Employees in these enterprises form part of a 'disadvantaged' group within the workforce that receives less access to formal training and development than employees in large firms. The owner-manager's decisional role is critical when considering employee access to training and development. Unfortunately, there is scant research into factors affecting owner-managers' decisions regarding employee access to a requested development opportunity in medium-sized enterprises. To address this research gap, we intend …